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L386 REW

1994 Honda Concerto

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

40,769 mi
Last recorded40,769 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Honda Concerto81,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL386 REW
MakeHonda
ModelConcerto
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 40,769 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 6 Sep 2011 134,699 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 134,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 127,981 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 127,976 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre inner edge close to legal limit.

Offside rear tyre on legal limit. Advise customer to replace as soon as possible.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 120,091 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 113,827 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 106,777 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 106,700 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 94,372 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 94,372 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bolt missing from bottom of alternator.

Pass 16 Sep 2005 86,149 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 86,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Honda Concerto?

Based on 64,368 MOT tests across 12,041 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
3,584
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
12,041
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,691
constant velocity joint gaiter split 4,321
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,099
Stop lamp not working 3,513
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,077
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L386 REW is a 1994 Honda Concerto in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1994 Honda Concerto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 81,022 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Concerto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,691 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L386 REW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Concerto typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Honda Concerto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L386 REW is a 1994 Honda Concerto, first registered on 15 March 1994.

Is L386 REW safe to buy?

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